Contemporaries note that Foote mistreated his wife, deserting her when his financial situation improved and Hickes may have died an early death.

Contemporaries noted the declining importance of the editorial page in the typical newspaper.

Contemporaries noted her finery, jewels, and silks and laces.

Contemporaries noted that Humphrey succeeded in politics because he had a likable personality and could connect with voters on a personal level.

Contemporaries also noted the closeness.

Contemporaries noted that Churchill seemed very like his father, W S Blunt writing:

Contemporaries noted that Countess Buturlina was wit and had much erudition.

Contemporaries noted the sharp contrast with the 20 million pounds compensation given to West Indian slave-owners in the 1830s.

Contemporaries noted her tendency to drink, smoke tobacco, and have numerous affairs.

Contemporaries noted his good humor and pleasant company, which won him many friends at the Convention.